WinZip - the very first and one of the most popular data compression utilities for Windows operating systems. This is a functional and convenient tool, downloading which, you can quickly compress the files or restore them to their original state in order to save disk space and significantly reduce the time of sending e-mail messages.

Works with formats CAB, TAR, gzip, UUencode, XXencode, BinHex, and MIME, and, of course, with ZIP. In addition, using external programs, it is able to work with files ARJ, LZH and ARC. Features include image representation in the form of icons and automatic selection of the compression method, as well as improved compression of audio files (WAV) and support for opening BZ2 and RAR files. The program also has the option of advanced backup and a new built-in image viewer, with which you can view multiple images in a Zip file.

The program works with many archive formats, which have already become the standard. For the convenience of the user, many operations are performed through step-by-step wizards. By the name of the program it is clear that the main emphasis is on the zip format - the most used format of archival data. WinZip is built into the context menu of Windows Explorer, it is possible to print a list of files that are in the archive, scan the archive with an antivirus program, and other functions. Using the new "best method" function, WinZip automatically selects the best compression method for each file based on its type. This ensures the maximum possible compression of each file added to the Zip file. WinZip also provides improved compression of music WAV files without compromising the integrity of the file or sound quality. Moreover, WinZip is also suitable for users who need to open BZ2 or RAR files.

If you use the WinZip Pro task wizard to back up data sets, back up important documents or regularly send information to other users, you will certainly appreciate the improvements to the new version of WinZip Pro. Now in the Job Wizard you can configure automatic sending after the job of the log file and / or the resulting Zip file, use the new browsing function to search for a specific folder on the FTP server and select user jobs directly from the "Task Wizard" and "Quick Selection" menus.